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A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a patterned sofa.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges and a traditional house with a sloped roof in the background.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

1. Yalbury Cottage

1.8 km from Hardy's Cottage

Ardyce

￥13,108

￥15,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing area.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

A stone building with two banners reading "The Frampton Arms" and "FREE HOUSE." There are windows, a red door, and a small garden area with plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

2. The Frampton Arms

6.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

Robert

￥10,359

￥12,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a barbecue grill.

A staircase with wooden handrails and metal balusters, leading to an upper floor.

A house with a well-maintained lawn, a porch with potted plants, and a tree with pink blossoms.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a small bench.

3. Birch House B&B

12.4 km from Hardy's Cottage

James

￥15,735

￥18,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden extension, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and neighboring houses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a fireplace, and a wardrobe.

A kitchen with a dining area, featuring a striped tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a vase of flowers.

4. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

5.9 km from Hardy's Cottage

Roger

￥21,330

￥25,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a white metal bed frame, a white upholstered chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

The Smugglers Inn with a traditional thatched roof, a visible clock, and a sign for Hall & Woodhouse.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

A wooden tray with various tea and coffee products, including Twinings and Arriba brands, and Nescafe Gold packets.

5. The Smugglers Inn

10.8 km from Hardy's Cottage

Mr C J

￥17,061

￥20,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A bar with copper tap handles, a sign reading "Fursy Fergret," and a "Seedors Gold" beer tap.

A view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden staircase, and bar stools.

6. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

5.9 km from Hardy's Cottage

Colin

￥12,602

￥15,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A brick building with multiple windows and a door, surrounded by a garden with orange flowers.

A rustic cabin with a porch, a wooden table, and potted flowers.

A rural property with a grassy field, a wooden barn, and a large tree.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, equipped with cutlery and napkins.

7. The Old Mill Bere Regis

11.7 km from Hardy's Cottage

Freddie

￥20,770

￥24,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A building with a prominent sign reading "ASHMIRA."

A hallway with a textured wall, a chandelier, a door with frosted glass panels, and a small table with a vase.

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

8. Ashmira Guest House

13.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

￥19,100

￥19,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with a blue-tiled floor and a white fence.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

An indoor patio area with a stone wall, a white fence, and a row of metal chairs.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

9. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

13.1 km from Hardy's Cottage

Phillip

￥15,580

￥18,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A building with a green door and a sign that reads "DRIFTWOOD BED & BREAKFAST".

A room with a dark blue sofa, a green and white striped pillow, and a wooden dresser.

A kitchen with a green countertop, a coffee machine, and jars of spices.

A reception desk with a plant, a sign, and a stack of magazines.

10. Driftwood B&B

14.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

Andrew

￥10,628

￥10,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An aerial view of a golf course with multiple fairways, sand traps, and lush greenery.

A table set for dining with clear glassware, folded napkins, and a candle.

A modern bedroom with a round mirror, a desk, and a comfortable chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

11. The Dorset Golf Hotel

13.3 km from Hardy's Cottage

Diane

￥19,018

￥22,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a wooden floor, a pool table, a bench, and a mural of a beach.

A fireplace with a brick surround and a decorative stone piece in the center.

A bar area with a wooden counter and five stools, a blue door, and a mural of a beach scene.

A hotel entrance with a fire exit sign, a door with a "Shut" sign, and a "Jurassic World" sign on the door.

12. Jurassic Bay Holidays

13.7 km from Hardy's Cottage

Daniel

￥12,305

￥20,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A traditional white building with a thatched roof, a signpost with directional information, and a hanging flower basket.

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a mirror, and a window.

A bar with multiple shelves of wine bottles.

A small round table with two metal chairs, a bottle of wine, and two glasses on it.

13. The Brace of Pheasants

9.8 km from Hardy's Cottage

Alexandre

￥24,302

￥29,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

The exterior of the Old Ship Inn, featuring a traditional facade with multiple windows, a prominent sign, and hanging plants.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wall with a historical quote and a menu board for the Old Ship Inn.

A sign for the Old Ship Inn Accommodation with a nautical theme.

14. Old Ship Inn

4.1 km from Hardy's Cottage

Mrs S

￥9,966

￥11,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.

15. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

13.5 km from Hardy's Cottage

Mihai

￥13,327

￥15,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A coastal building with a parking lot and a view of the sea.

A restaurant interior with booths, hanging light fixtures, and a brick wall with a sign.

A waterfront town with historic buildings, calm water reflecting the structures, and a sunset sky.

16. The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

13.5 km from Hardy's Cottage

Sukhchain

￥12,399

￥14,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern kitchen with a marble island, dining area with wooden chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a fan, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, black chairs, and a central island with a bottle and glasses.

A traditional building with a thatched roof, a sign reading "The Suggier Inn," and a patio area with benches and potted plants.

17. Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake

5.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

barry

￥144,450

￥173,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A dining table set with plates, bowls, a bottle, and a loaf of bread.

A wide sandy beach with a clear sky and calm sea.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a magazine on the bed, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table with a magazine and fruit, and a painting of a beach scene.

18. Day Cottage

13.5 km from Hardy's Cottage

Cindy

￥70,263

￥84,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a coffee station.

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows, a radiator, a dresser, and a brown leather sofa.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a black leather sofa, two bar stools, and a table set for two.

19. Anchor Cottage

13.7 km from Hardy's Cottage

Carolyn

￥82,746

￥99,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, and a view to the outside.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a blue armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A brick house with a large sliding glass door, a bench, and a small potted plant.

20. Meadow View Barn

12.1 km from Hardy's Cottage

Mitch

￥83,995

￥100,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Hardy's Cottage

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Yalbury Cottage	9.4 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
The Frampton Arms	9.2 Wonderful 658 reviews	View
Birch House B&B	9.8 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
The Smugglers Inn	9.2 Wonderful 88 reviews	View

Top Hardy's Cottage Hotel Reviews

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

10/10 Excellent

"Value for money outstanding. Expedia and VRBO websites not the easiest to navigate, but this isn’t the owners fault directly. Great food “take-away offers from New Inn next door and landlord most helpful. Their in-house food was exceptional."

The Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place. Spotless and comfortable and great breakfast."

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay in a lovely home in a lovely village"

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

Lakeside retreat with hot tub, games room and on-site spa and pool

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful spacious house with everything you need for a very comfortable family stay . Lovely position overlooking the lake and great fun using the water sport equipment. Overall a wonderful 4 night stay had by us all"

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice cabin set in a private location. Host was lovely and very helpful"

Park House, Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property. Stunning setting."

4 bedroom accommodation in Puddletown

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely location, very peaceful. Near to many other great villages and only a short drive to Weymouth. The Old School is vast but very cosy."

Other attractions near Hardy's Cottage

A historic building with a large urn in the foreground and a well-maintained garden.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

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A historic building with a large stained glass window and a sign for the Tutankhamun exhibition.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

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Max Gate

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Max Gate, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Terracotta Warriors Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Dinosaur Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Dinosaur Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Dorset County Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dorset County Museum during your trip to Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum in Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hardy's Cottage?

Hardy's Cottage is located in a welcoming area of Higher Bockhampton known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. You'll find 171 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Hardy's Cottage?

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and conference space. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hardy's Cottage. Other good options within a few miles include Yalbury Cottage and Bay Tree House.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Hardy's Cottage?

Expedia has 171 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Hardy's Cottage.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hardy's Cottage, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Hardy's Cottage.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Hardy's Cottage?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Hardy's Cottage, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Hardy's Cottage?

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Dinosaur Museum, and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Maiden Castle, Max Gate, and Roman Town House are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Sculpture by the Lakes, and Dorset National Landscape.

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Our top choices for Hardy's Cottage hotels

1. Yalbury Cottage

2. The Frampton Arms

3. Birch House B&B

4. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

5. The Smugglers Inn

6. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

7. The Old Mill Bere Regis

8. Ashmira Guest House

9. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10. Driftwood B&B

11. The Dorset Golf Hotel

12. Jurassic Bay Holidays

13. The Brace of Pheasants

14. Old Ship Inn

15. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

16. The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

17. Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake

18. Day Cottage

19. Anchor Cottage

20. Meadow View Barn

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Top Hardy's Cottage Hotel Reviews

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

The Casterbridge

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

Yalbury Cottage

Lakeside retreat with hot tub, games room and on-site spa and pool

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

Park House, Dorchester

4 bedroom accommodation in Puddletown

Other attractions near Hardy's Cottage

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Max Gate

Terracotta Warriors Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Dinosaur Museum

Dorset County Museum

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

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